Mac Miller Has Reportedly Died at 26

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: MAC Miller performs during Behind The Scenes With MAC Miller Filming Music Choice's "Take Back Your Music" Campaign at Music Choice on July 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Jamie McCarthy

After TMZ previously reported musician Mac Miller had died at the age of 26, his family has released a statement confirming the news, according to Rolling Stone.

"Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26," his family said in the statement. "He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy. There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time."

Police told TMZ that Mac was reportedly found dead at his house in California's San Fernando Valley on Friday, Sept. 7 around 12 p.m. The outlet also said the musician's cause of death was an apparent drug overdose, though those details are unconfirmed at this time.

As TMZ notes, Mac had been in the news earlier this summer after he was arrested in May for a hit-and-run accident, where he was driving under the influence. He had previously talked openly about his drug use in a documentary called Stopped Making Excuses.

Mac was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and released five studio albums over the course of his career. His most recent record, Swimming, came out on Aug. 3, 2018, and was reviewed positively by critics like Pitchfork, which said in its review, "Mac Miller sings deftly about heartbreak and his mental state, capturing his resignation without turning sadness into a performative spectacle."

On Sept. 6, Vulture published a profile about Mac's career, where he spoke about the pressures he felt as a young musician, and how he had "been finding freedom in just living and letting people say whatever the f*ck they want." He also highlighted the importance of his music in knowing who he is.

"...It just seems exhausting to always be battling something … to always be battling for what you think your image is supposed to be. You’re never going to be able to get anything across. It’s never gonna be the real … No one’s gonna ever really know me," he said. "You know what I mean? That’s okay. The people that have the best chance of knowing me, that would like to, would just be by listening to my music. Even friends that I’ve lost touch with, if they ask how I’ve been, I’m like, 'That’s the best way to know how I’m doing.'”